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Pros
It's good for pet lovers – a portion of your premiums support the RSPCA.
No excess to pay, unlike with many other insurers.
It comes with an annual limit of $20,000 – the standard among most insurers on Finder is $15,000.
Cons
Its $20,000 annual benefit isn't quite market-leading. A handful of insurers including Petsy, Knose and Everyday offer more.
It pays 80% which is standard, though some insurers will pay you more.
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RSPCA Ultimate Plus Accident and Illness Cover ranked in third place for Comprehensiveness in the 2023 Finder Awards. It covers 80% of eligible vet bills, you can claim up to $20,000 per year and a portion of your premiums goes to charity.
Routine care is an optional benefit with RSPCA. This means you need to pay extra for it if you want it included. It can help pay the costs of the following:
Desexing
Microchipping
Heartworm control
Teeth cleaning
Vaccinations
Health checks
Flee/tick/worm control
Training
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RSPCA frequently asked questions
Under Ultimate Accident & Illness Cover and Ultimate Plus Accident & Illness Cover, 80% of your eligible vet bills will be covered. This figure drops to 75% under Economy Accident & Illness Cover. 60% of your eligible vet bills are covered for General Accident & Illness Cover.
If you'd like to take out an increased level of cover for your furry friend, the routine care option may offer the protection you desire. This includes:
$15 a year for heartworm test or blood screen
FeLV/FIV test or urinalysis – $15 a year
a $50 annual benefit for one of the following routine treatments: desexing, microchipping, preventative heartworm medication, teeth cleaning, vaccinations, dewclaw removal, council registration fees, prescription diets, alternative therapies, health checks.
No, there is $0 excess you will have to pay when making a claim. However, you should be aware that each claim will pay up to the maximum percentage for each eligible vet bill.
There is no waiting period for injuries, a 30-day waiting period for all illnesses and a 6-month waiting period for cruciate ligament conditions.
Gary Ross Hunter is an editor at Finder, specialising in insurance. He’s been writing about life, travel, home, car, pet and health insurance for over 6 years and regularly appears as an insurance expert in publications including The Sydney Morning Herald, news.com.au, The Telegraph, Explore Travel and Escape. Gary holds a Kaplan Tier 1 General Insurance (General Advice) certification and a Kaplan Tier 1 Generic Knowledge certification which meets the requirements of ASIC Regulatory Guide 146 (RG146).
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If you’d like to take out an increased level of cover for your furry friend, the routine care option may offer the protection you desire. Designed to promote responsible pet ownership, this benefit is designed to help you cover the cost of routine preventative healthcare treatments for your pet. This includes:
– $15 a year for heartworm test or blood screen
– FeLV/FIV test or urinalysis – $15 a year
– a $50 annual benefit for one of the following routine treatments: desexing, microchipping, preventative heartworm medication, teeth cleaning, vaccinations, dewclaw removal, council registration fees, prescription diets, alternative therapies, health checks.
Please send me a message if you need anything else. :)
Thanks for reaching out to us. Please note that we are not affiliated with RSPCA Pet Insurance or any company we feature on our site and so we can only offer you general advice.
Yes, all plans with RSPCA Pet Insurance cover medicine and drugs. The only exclusion are medications that is not approved or listed by the APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medication Authority).
Thanks for getting in touch. If you would like to review the cover options available from the pet insurance brands in our panel, please head over to our pet insurance homepage.
Your premiums will be set at the outset of the policy, and stated on your Certificate of Insurance. For information about the claims process, you should consult page 25 of the RSPCA Pet Insurance’s policy disclosure statement (PDS).
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How much is it for my dogs to get their teeth cleaned. Is it covered with this policy and what is the outlay for me. Thank you
Hi Shelly,
Thanks for leaving a question on finder.
If you’d like to take out an increased level of cover for your furry friend, the routine care option may offer the protection you desire. Designed to promote responsible pet ownership, this benefit is designed to help you cover the cost of routine preventative healthcare treatments for your pet. This includes:
– $15 a year for heartworm test or blood screen
– FeLV/FIV test or urinalysis – $15 a year
– a $50 annual benefit for one of the following routine treatments: desexing, microchipping, preventative heartworm medication, teeth cleaning, vaccinations, dewclaw removal, council registration fees, prescription diets, alternative therapies, health checks.
Please send me a message if you need anything else. :)
Cheers,
Joel
I have economy RSPCA cover, does it cover prescription medication? It pays 75% accident illness.
Hi Robert,
Thanks for reaching out to us. Please note that we are not affiliated with RSPCA Pet Insurance or any company we feature on our site and so we can only offer you general advice.
Yes, all plans with RSPCA Pet Insurance cover medicine and drugs. The only exclusion are medications that is not approved or listed by the APVMA (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medication Authority).
Cheers,
Rench
Could you give me some monthly quotes on an insurance package for my 8 year old long haired domestic cat?
Thanks
Debbie
Hi Debbie,
Thanks for your question. Finder is a comparison service and RSPCA is not part of the panel of pet insurance brands we have access to.
If you would like to compare the products from the brands in our panel, you can do so by heading to our pet insurance home page.
All the best,
Richard
i got a small dog call king charles but has anal gland want best insurance
Hi Paul,
Thanks for getting in touch. If you would like to review the cover options available from the pet insurance brands in our panel, please head over to our pet insurance homepage.
All the best,
Richard
Do the premiums increase with each year as/because the dog ages?
How long does it take for reimbursement?
Cheers Bill
Hi Bill,
Thanks for your question.
Your premiums will be set at the outset of the policy, and stated on your Certificate of Insurance. For information about the claims process, you should consult page 25 of the RSPCA Pet Insurance’s policy disclosure statement (PDS).
I hope this was helpful,
Richard